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INTRODUCTION & FEATURES .................................................

FEATURES & CONTROLS ....................................................................................... 2-3
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2 Channel(OPTI 250X2, 500X2, 700X2) ............................................................................ 2

4 Channel(OPTI 2oox4, 250X4) ..................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 4
INSTALLATION & PRECAUTIONS ....................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
SYSTEM WIRING . ... . ... . ... . ... . .... .... .... .... .... .... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . .... .... .... .. 6-12
2 Channel stereo configuration ...................................................................................... 7
2 Channel bridged mode configuration ............................................................................. 7
2 Channel tri-mode configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
Tri-amp system using three 2 Channel amplifiers ................................................................ 9
4 Channel stereo configuration ..................................................................................... 10
4 Channel bridged mode configuration ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11
4 Channel tri-mode configuration ................................................................................. 12

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
WIRING ............................................................................................................. 14

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Lanzar OPT! amplifier. You have purchased a quality product designed

and engineered to give you many years of uncompromised musical service. OPT! amplifiers are designed with

the latest technology available, incorporating a DC to DC Switching Power Supply, which provides headroom for

even the most demanding peaks and dynamic ranges found on modern CD's and recordings.

Features
MOSFET switches maintain rated power over a wide range of battery voltages
PWM(Pulse-Width-Modulated) System.
2 Ohm Stable Stereo operation
Stereo, Bridge Mode and Tri-Mode System Application Compatible
Variable input level controls for each pair of channels
Variable high and low pass crossover controls
Thermal and speaker short protection circuitry
Power and Protection LED indicators
Bass Boost Circuitry
Nickel plated power, RCA and speaker connectors
High-efficiency, heavy aluminum heatsink
Bass Boost Remote control

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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POWER & PROTECTION INDICATORS
CROSSOVER MODE SELECTOR-------' ~deinstantllrlOrmationonstatusofamplifier,
Deternrines the mode of built-in crossover: including short-circuit and thermal overload alerts.
low pass (permits only low frequency signals to
pass to speakers), high pass (permits only high
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frequency signals to pass to speakers), or flat.
Enables the matching of input levels to the
output levels from the head unit (or other
HIGH PASS FILTER --------------1 signal source).
When Crossover Mode Selector is in High Pass Mode,
this control limits the frequencies which will be
distributed to the speakers to those above the value to ' - - - - - - - BASS BOOST CONTROL
which this is set within the range 50Hz-750Hz. Increases sound level in lower frequencies by l8dB.

Low PASS FI L TE R ---------------....1

When Crossover Mode Selector is in Low Pass Mode,
this control limits the frequencies which will be
distributed to the speakers to those below the value
to which this is set within the range 50- 120Hz.

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Provide instant information on status of amplifier,
Low PAS S F I L T E R ------------------1 including short-circuit and thermal overload alerts.
When Crossover Mode Selector is in Low Pass Mode,
this control limits the frequencies which will be LEVEL CONTROL
distributed to the speakers to those below the value Enables the matching of input levels to the
to which this is set within the range 50- 120Hz. output levels from the head unit (or other
signal source).
HI G H PAS S FI L T E R -------------------------'
When Crossover Mode Selector is in High Pass Mode,
this control limits the frequencies which will be L...------BASS BOOST CONTROL
distributed to the speakers to those above the value to Increases sound level in lower frequencies by 18dB.
which this is set within the range 50Hz-750Hz.

C R 0 S S 0 V E R MOD ESE L E C TOR -----------------------'

Detenrunes the mode of built-in crossover:
low pass (pennits only low frequency signals to
pass to speakers), high pass (permits only high
frequency signals to pass to speakers), or flat.

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SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL OPT! 250X2 OPTI 500X2 OPT!700X2 OPTIlOox4 OPT! 200X4 OPT! 250X4
RMS at4 Ohms 250Wx2 500Wx2 700Wx2 100Wx4 125Wx4 250Wx4
MAXat40hms 5OOWx2 1000Wx2 1400Wx2 200Wx4 4OOWx4 5OOWx4
At 4 Ohms Bridged l()()()W x 1 200OWx1 28OOWx1 400Wx2 BOOWx2 1000Wx2
RMS at 2 Ohms 350Wx2 750Wx2 1050Wx2 150Wx4 200W x4 350Wx4
Min. Speaker Impedance 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm 2 Ohm
T.H.D 0.04 % 0.04 % 0.04 % 0.04 % 0.04 % 0.04 %
Frequency Response 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB 10Hz-35Khz,-ldB
Input Sensitivity 200mV-BV 20OmV-BV 200mV-BV 20OmV-BV 200mV-BV 20OmV-BV
SjNRatio >l00dB >l00dB >l00dB >l00dB >l00dB >100dB
Channel Separation >6OdB >60dB >6OdB >60dB >6OdB >60dB
Crossover (Low Pass Filter) SOHz-120Hz 50Hz-120Hz SOHz-120Hz 50Hz-120Hz SOHz-l20Hz 50Hz-120Hz
Crossover(High Pass Filter) SOHz-7SOHz 50Hz-750Hz SOHz-7SOHz 50Hz-750Hz SOHz-7SOHz 50Hz-750Hz

Bass Boost Control o--+lBdB O-+lBdB o--+l8dB O-+lBdB o--+l8dB O-+lBdB

Dimensions(inches) 10.OS"x2.12"xlB.SO" lO.08"x2.12"x23.22" 11.42"x2.68"x23.68" lO.08"x2.12"xlS.7S" lO.08"x2.12"x16.73" 11.42"x2.68"x21.65"

Fuse(s) 25Ax4 4OAx4 Non 30Ax3 30Ax3 Non

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INSTALLATION

1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle to mount the amplifier.

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Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your
2. Make sure there is sufficient air flow around the intended mounting location.
car's layout veIY carefully. Take care when you work
near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic lines and
3. Bolt the amplifier to the mounting surface. electrical wiring.
4. Counect the power ground terminal to the nearest point on the cl1assis of the car. Keep
this ground wire less than one meter (39") in length. Use 8 gauge wire. Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted.
Attach all audio system components securelywithin
5. Counect the remote terminal to the remote output of the head unit using 14 gauge wire. the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an
6. Counect an empty fuse holder within 300 mm (12") of the battery and run 8 gauge or accident.
larger high quality cable from this fuse to the amplifier location.
Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire
7. Make sure there is no fuse in this fuse holder. Then make the connection to the "BATf" connections are unprotected or in a pinched
connection on the amplifier. condition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects.
8. If multiple amplifiers are being used, use cables (eacll with its own fuse at the battery) Be sure to select a location inside your vehicle which
has adequate ventilation.
or a #0 or #2 cable from the fuse holder at the battery to a distribution block at or near
the amplifier's location.
Before making or breaking power connections in
9. Connect all line inputs and outputs using high-quality RCA-RCA cables. your system, disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirm
10. Iusert fuse(s) at the batteryfuseholder(s). that your head unit or other equipment is turned
off wbile connecting the input jacks and speaker
11. Recheck all connectious before powering up. terminals.
12. Set all level controls to their least sensitive positions and set all crossover controls,
switcl1es, etc. to the desired frequency or position. Ifyou need to replace the power fuse, only replace
it with a fuse identical to that supplied with the
13. Once the system is powered up, set the volume control on the head unit to about the system. Using a fuse of a different type or rating
2 o'clock position, and then set all the amplifiers'level controls for maximum output level. may resnlt in damage to your system which isn't
14. Further fine tuning of the various controls may be necessary to obtain the desired results. covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

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AMPLIFIER WILL NOT POWER UP.
Check for good ground connection.
Check that remote DC terminal has at least 3v DC.
Check that there is battery power on the + terminal.
Check all fuses.
Check that Protection LED is not lit. If it is lit, shut off amplifier briefly and then repower it.
HIGH HISS OR ENGINE NOISE (ALTERNATOR WHINE) IN SPEAKERS.
Disconnect all RCA inputs to the amplifier(s) - ifhiss/noise disappears, then plug in the component
driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs. Ifhiss/noise disappears, go on until the faulty/noisy
component is found.
It is best to set the amplifier's input level as low as possible. The best subjective SIN ratio
is obtainable this way. Try to drive as high a signal level from the head unit as possible.
PROTECTION LED COMES ON WHEN THE AMPLIFIER IS POWERED UP.
Check for shorts on speaker leads.
Check that the volume control on the head unit is turned down low.
Remove speaker leads, and reset the amplifier. If the Protection LED still comes
on, then the amplifier is faulty.
AMPLIFIER(S) GETS VERY HOT.
Check that the minimum speaker impedance for that model is correct.
Check for speaker shorts.
Check that there is good airflow around the amplifier. In some
applications, an external cooling fan may be required.
DISTORTED SOUND
Check that the Level control(s) is set to match the signal level of the
head unit.
Check that all crossover frequencies have been properly set.
Check for shorts on the speaker leads.
HIGH SQUEAL NOISE FROM SPEAKERS.
This is almost always caused by a poorly-grounded RCA patch cord.

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2-channal Amplln.r 4-channalAmpllflllr 4-channa' Amplifier
2-channa' Amplifier
(Op.ratlnilin Stereo) + IOperallnllln (Opa ...tlnllin Stereo) .:!"__________ :!" (Operating In
Bridged Mono) Bridged Mono)

YES! NO! YES! NO!

Two 4-ohm speakers, wired in stereo,
will present a 4 ohm load to eech
channel of the amplifier. Most two-
channel amplifiers will work well in this
configuration.
Two 4-ohm speakers, wired in parallel
to a bridged two-channel amplifier,
will present a 2-ohm mono load to the
amplifier. MOST TWOCHANNEL
AMPLIFIERS DO NOT SUPPORT 2-0HM
MONO OPERATIONI AMPLIFIER DAMAGE
COULD RESULTI
Four4-ohm speakers, wired in stereo,
will present a 4 ohm load to each
channel of the amplifier. Most four-
channel amplifiers will work well in this
configuration.
Four4-ohm speakers, wired in parallel
to a bridged four-channel amplifier,
will present a 4-ohm mono load to the
amplifier. MOST FOUR-CHANNEL
AMPLIFIERS DO NOT SUPPORT 2-0HM
MONO OPERATIONI AMPLIFIER DAMAGE
COULD RESULTI

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